Where is my champagne? *

Global - May 4 2012
While champagne is rarely my drink of choice (the bubbles tickle my nose), those who prefer to imbibe champagne may have noticed that their favorite beverage might have quietly changed its name from “champagne” to “sparkling wine.”

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The BlackBerry might be addictive, but don't call it a Crackberry *

USA - March 9 2012
So many of us have become hopelessly addicted to our Blackberry smartphones and personal messaging devices that the devices are frequently referred to as “Crackberries.” 

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Is a trademark application an appropriate gift at a baby shower? *

USA - February 10 2012
It only took four days, but four days was enough time for New York City fashion designer Joseph Mbeh to file an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office seeking to register a trademark for “Blue Ivy Carter NYC”.

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Is it discrimination to require a high school diploma? *

USA - January 20 2012
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) thinks so. 

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Updated! Brinker: the wait is almost over *

USA - December 21 2011
Based on the date on which the case was submitted at oral argument, the California Supreme Court was required to render a decision in this matter on or before February 6, 2012.

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